Stationary compacting and tamping machinery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stationary compacting and tamping machinery by Saudi Arabia reached $6.0 million in 2024 (906 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.0M | 906 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 727 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 391 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 301 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 268 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 233 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 156 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 232 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports stationary compacting and tamping machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Germany (21%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 41% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 21% |
| South Korea | $656K | 11% |
| France | $616K | 10% |
| Sweden | $415K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $175K | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $92K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $88K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $71K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $46K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.60 per kg, close to the world average of $7.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stationary compacting and tamping machinery exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of stationary compacting and tamping machinery by Saudi Arabia reached $1.4 million in 2024 (127 tonnes). Belgium alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $900K | 63% |
| Madagascar | $195K | 14% |
| Bahrain | $151K | 11% |
| Germany | $139K | 9.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia stationary compacting and tamping machinery imports (HS 8430.61): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8430.61: Machinery: for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of stationary compacting and tamping machinery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported stationary compacting and tamping machinery worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 906 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply stationary compacting and tamping machinery to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (21%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of stationary compacting and tamping machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.60 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $7.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stationary compacting and tamping machinery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2023 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export stationary compacting and tamping machinery?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Madagascar and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for stationary compacting and tamping machinery?
The HS code for stationary compacting and tamping machinery is subheading 8430.61. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8430 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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